As many of you are aware, Panopto is a platform used for creating, managing, and sharing educational video content. To improve the management of older videos, we recently revised our storage procedures. Further adjustments to the timeline and notification method have been made to make the process more user-friendly. 

Overview of Changes 

• Updated Process Videos that have not been viewed for over three years are now archived and are visually marked with a grayed-out appearance under the 'Archived' icon. Please note that due to Panopto’s platform limitations individual email notifications for video deletions are not possible. This update simplifies the process of identifying and managing videos that are set for deletion. 

• Extended Deadline The video deletion deadline has been extended to March 9, 2025, giving users an extra month to review and save important videos to OneDrive for secure, long-term storage. 

Preserving Your Archived Videos If there are videos users wish to keep, they can unarchive them, download, and save them to their Humber OneDrive account. Saving videos to OneDrive is recommended for its generous storage capacity, providing a secure place for long-term storage. 

Need Help? If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the IL Support Centre. We’re here to help! 

Thank you for taking the necessary steps to preserve your valuable materials. 

Community Outreach & Workforce Development (COWD) and the Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology (FAST) are hosting the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) - District Event at Humber Polytechnic from March 17-19. This event will feature the best high school robotics teams in Ontario as they compete for four spots at the World Championship! 

We are thrilled to announce an opportunity for Humber staff, faculty, and students to volunteer at the competition. Volunteers play a crucial role in making FRC events a success, contributing to the development of the next generation of innovators and leaders. By volunteering, you'll inspire and support young minds in their journey to explore STEM fields, all while being part of an exciting and rewarding community dedicated to shaping the future of technology. 

We are looking for both faculty and students as volunteers:

Register online to become a volunteer

Faculty:

We are specifically looking to recruit faculty members as judges for the event. We really want our judge pool to reflect the diversity of our students in every aspect. That means all genders, races, ages, occupations and interests are welcome. No experience needed! You will receive all the training needed for the role. Judges play a crucial role in recognizing outstanding achievements in robot design, programming, and teamwork. We will give you all the training you need to feel comfortable in the role.

Time commitment:

• Judges Training Dinner on March 17 (typically 6-8 p.m.)
• Event Competition Judging Days - two full days - March 18 & 19 (typically 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

More judge information and initial judge registration for events can be found on FRC's website. 

Students:

We are also looking for students for volunteer roles such as referees, team queuers, robot inspectors, official scorers, field resetters, and practice field attendants. We can always use help with setup and takedown as well.

For more information, please email Humber’s Volunteer Coordinator, Lynn VanLieshout at lynn.vanlieshout@humber.ca.

About the FIRST Robotics Competition

The FIRST Robotics Competition is an exhilarating global robotics competition for high school students. Each year, teams of students, guided by mentors, design, build, and program robots to compete in a unique game or challenge announced at the beginning of the season. The competition encourages teamwork, innovation, and problem-solving skills as participants collaborate to complete tasks and score points within a specified time frame. FRC combines the excitement of sports with the rigor of science and technology, fostering a spirit of friendly competition and promoting STEM education. Watch a video that shows what these events are like.

During the 2024-2025 FIRST season, FIRST® DIVE℠ presented by Qualcomm, teams will use their STEM and collaboration skills to explore life beneath the surface of the ocean. Along the way, we’ll uncover the potential in each of us to strengthen our community and innovate for a better world with healthy oceans.

This is a fantastic opportunity for high school students to participate in a three-day workshop at Humber Polytechnic’s Longo Centre for Entrepreneurship. This program is designed to help students develop valuable entrepreneurial skills while also earning 20 community service hours and being eligible to apply for a $1,500 scholarship!

Why should students attend?

• Develop entrepreneurial skills
• Enhance college and university applications
• Earn community service hours
• Prepare for a successful career

Who can apply?

• This workshop is open to all high school students, regardless of grade.
• Application Deadline: February 14, 2025. Access the application form

If you know any students who would benefit from this opportunity, please encourage them to apply. We look forward to supporting their growth and success.

2024 T4 Tax Statements (Statement of Remuneration Forms) will be made available to view, download, and print from the Human Resource Management System (HRMS) by February 28, 2025. Additional information will shared once T4 statements are available on the HRMS, including details on how to view and print them.   

Mailed T4 Statements 

Should you require a printed copy of your T4 statement mailed to your home address, please contact the HR Support Centre. All T4 statements will be uploaded to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)’s portal and will be made available on your personal CRA Account. 

Changes to your Legal Name or Address 

As per Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)’s specifications, the name recorded on an employee’s personal T4 statement must be their legal name. Employees who may need to update their legal name or mailing address must update their information on the HRMS before February 14, 2025. 

For the steps on how to update your name and/ or address on the HRMS, please visit the HRMS Knowledge Base – Add or Update Contact and Address Information.   

Please note:   

• Employees who do not have an active employment status with Humber will not have access to the HRMS. Their T4 statement(s) will be mailed to the address held on file, by February 28, 2025.

• Should an employee’s mailing address be changed after their departure from Humber, they are required to contact the HR Support Centre to provide an updated address no later than February 14, 2025.

For guidance related to this communication, please contact the HR Support Centre or submit an e-form at www.humber.ca/hrinquiry. 

Thank you.  

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